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COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby Akins Ford Arena Friday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m. ATHENS, GA – April 7, 2025-- Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning superstar Cole Swindell will bring his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour to Akins Ford Arena on Friday, September 19, produced by Pepper Entertainment. Joining the four-time ACM Award winner on his Happy Hour Sad Tour are special guests Priscilla
50th Annual Marigold 10K to Kick Off 2025 Winterville Marigold Festival, Randall Bramblett Headlines
The Winterville Marigold Festival will be held Saturday May 10, 2025 in Pittard Park. The family friendly event starts at 7:30 am with the 50th Annual Marigold 10K, hosted by Athens Road Runners. Festival goers can grab a bite to eat from one of our many food vendors and check out the main stage for an incredible lineup of music that begins at noon. Everyone's favorite rock star for kids, Sir Crazy Pants, will kick things off and the Randall Bramblett Band will cap the day off with American roots music
Internal Medical Residency Program Celebrates Milestone Match Day
The Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Internal Medicine Residency Program (IMRP) at St. Mary's Health Care System celebrated a milestone Match Day on Friday, March 21, as the program matched its 10th class of residents. “We are honored once again to have received so many truly exceptional applicants to our program,” said Dr. Lela Ward, program director for the IMRP. “The supportive medical community, dedicated volunteer faculty, exceptional staff, and commitment of St. Mary’s
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School Expands to Include 7th & 8th Grade
Monsignor Donovan Catholic School is excited to announce the expansion of its academic program to include 7th and 8th grade, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This expansion will provide families with a seamless Catholic education experience from Pre-K through 12th grade, strengthening the partnership between Donovan and St. Joseph Catholic Parish School (Pre-K - 6th grade). The decision to move middle school to Donovan aligns with the research-backed benefits of the 7-12 grade model, which
Ace Handyman Services Northeast Georgia Announces Grand Opening on April 7th!
Northeast Georgia – March 21, 2025 – Ace Handyman Services Northeast Georgia is pleased to announce its official opening on April 7, 2025. As a trusted name in home improvement, Ace Handyman Services provides professional, reliable, and high-quality handyman services for homeowners and businesses throughout the Northeast Georgia area. Locally owned and operated, Ace Handyman Services Northeast Georgia offers a wide range of home repair and improvement solutions, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical
Join The Classic Center Cultural Foundation’s Annual Events to Support Scholarships and Community Growth
ATHENS, GA – March 17, 2025— The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization under The Classic Center Authority, has been dedicated to supporting the community with scholarships and grants, now totaling over $60,000 annually, for nearly 25 years. Established on April 21, 2001, the Cultural Foundation has flourished through its annual fundraising events, scholarship awards, and role as a social hub, offering exceptional hospitality and enhancing members' entertainment experiences at The
Celebrate the impact of the Athens Tech Foundation at the Illuminate Gala
The Athens Tech Foundation is thrilled to announce its third annual Illuminate Gala, a vibrant celebration of Athens Technical College's profound impact on workforce development. This year’s event will be held on April 17, 2025, at The Classic Center and promises to build upon the previous year's success, which raised more than $150,000. The evening will spotlight our students and their commitment to education. Since 1988, the Foundation’s mission has been to partner with Athens Technical College and with
Alvie Coes Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Dr. Alvie Coes III, Chief Workforce Officer of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce was selected to participate in the eleventh cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the
See Tom Segura’s Come Together Tour at The Classic Center Theatre Friday, August 29
ATHENS, GA – February 4, 2025—Tom Segura, announced additional 2025 dates for his global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together, hitting The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, August 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy kicked off last year and has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. "This is the most fun I've had on tour, and I'm excited to continue touring this hour of material to a
Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort
ATLANTA – GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community. In 2025, the City of Athens and Clarke County will host the Young Gamechangers. Local leaders have
Gavin Adcock to Headline Akins Ford Arena When the Need to Tour Stops in Athens, GA
ATHENS, GA - February 3, 2025: Country music sensation Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA on October 17, 2025, as part of his Need To Tour. A Georgia native from Watkinsville, Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy into songwriting and recording during his recovery, he released his debut single, marking the beginning of a
Announcing the 2025 Georgia Titan 100 Recipients
Titan CEO is pleased to announce the 2025 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.Collectively, the 2025 Georgia Titan 100 and their companies employ over 136,000 individuals and generate over $61 billion in annual revenues. This year’s honorees will be published in a limitededition Titan
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